The Reno Bighorns on Friday claimed Jaleel Cousins out of the available player pool. Cousins is the brother of Sacramento Kings Center DeMarcus Cousins.
Cousins, a 6-foot-11 center, posted averages of 3.2 points (.432 FG%, .552 FT%), 2.0 rebounds and 10.8 minutes per game in 15 games with the Texas Legends this season.
The South Florida alum averaged 5.74 points (.457 FG%, .536 FT%), 5.3 rebounds, 1.2 blocks and 18.3 minutes per game in 65 career games in two seasons (2014-15 – 2015-16) with the South Florida Bulls. He had his best statistical season as a senior, averaging career-bests in points (8.48 ppg) and minutes (25.0 mpg) while grabbing 7.94 rebounds a game and shooting 45.2 percent from the field.
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Cousins is expected to be in uniform for the Bighorns contest against the Salt Lake City Stars tonight at the Reno Events Center at 7 p.m.
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